Funeral Arrangements Set For Popular Northern Westchester HS Teacher, Coach Funeral Arrangements Set For Popular Northern Westchester HS Teacher, Coach
Funeral Arrangements Set For Popular Northern Westchester HS Teacher, Coach Funeral arrangements have been set for a popular high school teacher and coach in Northern Westchester who died suddenly this week at the age of 39. Dominic Narcisco, a physical education teacher at Primrose Elementary School in Somers and a former assistant football coach at Somers and varsity boys basketball coach at The Harvey School in Katonah, died in his sleep on Monday, April 15 to the shock of the community. Narcisco grew up in Rockland and graduated from Tappan Zee High School. Visiting hours have been set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 22; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p…
Former Orangetown Supervisor Roger Pellegrini Dies Former Orangetown Supervisor Roger Pellegrini Dies
Former Orangetown Supervisor Roger Pellegrini Dies Former Orangetown Supervisor Roger Pellegrini, who served in the 1980s into the 1990s, died Tuesday, April 9, at his home in Sparkill. Pellegrini, 70, who died peacefully in his sleep, served on the Orangetown Town Board in 1988 and 1989, and as town supervisor from January 1990 to December 1992.  A person of many interests and talents, Pellegrini's first career was as a professional photographer in New York City where he met Maureen Mooney, a young model, and actress who later became his wife, said his obituary. He was a lifelong Sparkill resident and soon after th…
Victoria Papalambros, 20 Of Old Tappan, Remembered For Her Smile, Compassion Victoria Papalambros, 20 Of Old Tappan, Remembered For Her Smile, Compassion
Victoria Papalambros, 20 Of Old Tappan, Remembered For Her Smile, Compassion Victoria "Vicky" Amanda Papalambros of Old Tappan died Saturday, Dec. 1. She was 20 years old. "Victoria’s smile illuminated a room. Her laugh echoed," her obituary says. "She was compassionate, loving and sympathetic to all people she encountered.  "She loved children and would take the time to play and read to them." Condolences poured in remembering Victoria for her warmth and fierce loyalty. "When life felt so wrong, you were always still right to me," her friend Stefanie wrote on her obituary.  "I will never forget how sweet and generous you were to the whole world. You wi…
Woman Facing Drug Charges ID'd As Area HS Teacher Woman Facing Drug Charges ID'd As Area HS Teacher
Woman Facing Drug Charges ID'd As Area HS Teacher An area woman arrested on cocaine charges after she drove a man who had been stabbed to the hospital has been identified as a Pearl River High School special education teacher. Denise Christensen, 53, of Pearl River, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 8, after Clarkstown Police officers responded to Nyack Hospital for a report of a man with stab wounds, said Clarkstown Police Det. Peter Walker. Christensen has been placed on administrative leave, the school district said. After arriving at the hospital, hospital officials contacted Clarkstown Police who interviewed the victim, i…
Emergency Room Visit After Stabbing Leads To Drug Charges For Pearl River Woman, Sparkill Man Emergency Room Visit After Stabbing Leads To Drug Charges For Pearl River Woman, Sparkill Man
Emergency Room Visit After Stabbing Leads To Drug Charges For Pearl River Woman, Sparkill Man Click here for an updated story: Woman Facing Drug Charges ID'd As Area HS Teacher A 53-year-old Pearl River woman and a 29-year-old Sparkill man are both facing drug possession charges after the two entered Nyack Hospital for treatment of a stabbing wound, Clarkstown Police said. The Clarkstown Police Department responded to Nyack Hospital for a stabbing victim who had walked into the emergency room on Saturday, Dec. 8 at about 1:20 p.m. Responding patrol officers interviewed the male victim, who was accompanied by a female friend. Both parties were not forthcoming with the …
Good Samaritan Hospital's Brunched By Corks & Forks Raised Over $80,000 During Culinary Event Good Samaritan Hospital's Brunched By Corks & Forks Raised Over $80,000 During Culinary Event
Good Samaritan Hospital's Brunched By Corks & Forks Raised Over $80,000 During Culinary Event More than 200 healthcare providers and friends of Good Samaritan Hospital attended Good Samaritan Hospital’s Brunched by Corks & Forks fundraiser on November 18 in Suffern. Through the sold out event, over $80,000 was raised to support advances in facilities, equipment, technology, talent and programs at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Six of the region’s most distinguished chefs donated their talent and time to offer guests unique and delicious brunch dishes. The featured chefs were Didier Dumas of Didier Dumas Patisserie in Nyack, N…
Woman Caught Attempting To Cash Fake Check Worth $1.9K At Rockland Bank, Police Say Woman Caught Attempting To Cash Fake Check Worth $1.9K At Rockland Bank, Police Say
Woman Caught Attempting To Cash Fake Check Worth $1.9K At Rockland Bank, Police Say A 49-year-old woman is behind bars and facing three felony charges after attempting to cash a fake check worth more than $1,900 at a bank in Rockland County, according to police. The woman, Kiera Isbell, allegedly entered the Chase Bank in Sparkill on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at around 1:45 p.m. and attempted to case the check, Orangetown Police said. The bank contacted the Orangetown Police, which made contact with Isbell, of the Bronx, and found her to be in possession of the fraudulent check and also a forged New York State driver’s license, both under the guise of an actual Chase Bank account h…
Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car Blocking Sparkill Driveway, Police Say Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car Blocking Sparkill Driveway, Police Say
Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car Blocking Sparkill Driveway, Police Say A vintage Cadillac that was being towed in Sparkill after blocking a driveway overnight was loaded with marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said. Members of the Orangetown Police Department were dispatched were dispatched to a Route 340 home at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, when a local resident reported that a 1973 Cadillac had blocked his driver and he wanted it removed. At the scene, investigators said that they conducted a search of the vehicle, which found alleged marijuana, two digital scales, concentrated cannabis oil and hash oil. The following day, the investi…
Several Injuries Reported In PIP Crash Near Rockland/Bergen Border Several Injuries Reported In PIP Crash Near Rockland/Bergen Border
Several Injuries Reported In PIP Crash Near Rockland/Bergen Border This story has been updated. A serious crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway involving multiple vehicles has resulted in several reported injuries near the Rockland/Bergen border Tuesday evening. The southbound crash, reported around 7:30 p.m., occurred in Sparkill and blocked the left lane. The lane reopened at around 8:15 p.m. Traffic is backed up to Exit 5 (Route 303). New York State Police and PIP Police are at the scene.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Piermont Man With Empty Vodka Bottles Inside SUV Charged With DWI Piermont Man With Empty Vodka Bottles Inside SUV Charged With DWI
Piermont Man With Empty Vodka Bottles Inside SUV Charged With DWI A Rockland County man is facing a pair of misdemeanor charges after being busted allegedly driving with open bottles of vodka in his truck before being involved in a crash while driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department were dispatched to the parking lot of Chase Bank in Sparkill at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, where there was a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival at the scene, police said that officers found Piermont resident Anthony Gilliam, 56, standing outside his Toyota Tundra pickup truck i…
House Fire Takes Four Hours To Contain In Sparkill House Fire Takes Four Hours To Contain In Sparkill
House Fire Takes Four Hours To Contain In Sparkill A fully engulfed overnight fire at a Sparkill home took four hours to contain. The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. Friday at 14 Robert Hagan Court,  Orangetown Police said. The Sparkill/Palisades Fire Department quickly joined Orangetown PD at the scene and began fire operations. Tappan and Orangeburg Fire Departments also responded and assisted at the scene. The fire was brought under control and the scene was cleared at approximately 8 a.m.  There has not been any word about possible injuries to either residents of the home or emergency responders. The fire is currently under investigati…